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La Crosse Technology WS-2306 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Professional Remote Weather Station Model WS-2306 Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Professional Remote Weather Station Model WS2306 Operation Manual Table of Contents Page Introduction………………………………………………..2 Intended use………………………………………… .....2 Weather Station…………… ..........2 System requirements for PC use…………......3 Installation for the USB adaptor driver .......3 Features of the base station………… ........4 Features of the thermo-hygro sensor…………....4 Features of the wind sensor………….........5 Features of the rain sensor ..........5 Safety Notes ..............5...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and operation. Please see www.heavyweather.info for a complete IM, FAQ and downloads of the most current software. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station.

  • Page 4: System Requirements For Pc Use

    System Requirements for PC use: The minimum system requirement for use of this “Heavy Weather” software is: Operating system: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Vista, XP Pro and Home Editions. Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above RAM: 32MB of RAM or above Hard disk: 20MB free space CD-ROM drive Installation for the USB adaptor driver...

  • Page 5: Features Of The Base Station

    After configuring the adaptor, connect the weather station and open the Heavy Weather software. Click SETUP button and select the proper COM Port. Data should begin to download within a minute or two. Features of the base station: Displays time and date •...

  • Page 6: Features Of The Wind Sensor

    Features of Wind sensor The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction and sends the data to the thermo-hygro sensor, which in turn transmits the data to the base station. Operating power is taken from the thermo-hygro sensor using a 10 metre cable connection. The wind sensor takes “samples”...

  • Page 7: Packaged Contents

    Packaged Contents Before setting up, carefully unpack the contents onto a table or flat surface and check that the following are complete: Item: Consisting of: Fittings: Illustration: Base • Main unit • AD/DC 240V power Station Adaptor - optional use (included) Thermo- •...

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    Setting up It is always best to set up on a table inside before mounting your sensors. This way you can perform a function test (section 8). First, choose to use the 240V adaptor (included in this set) or batteries for operation. Both these methods allow for operation using wireless 433MHz transmission or cable connection between the base station and the sensors and setting up for both methods is as follows: Base Station:...
  • Page 9 Setting up using batteries: Thermo-Hygro Sensor Sensor sockets Battery Battery Cover Compartment Sensor sockets Important: To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity if inserting any batteries. Pull away the air flow cover of the thermo-hygro sensor to reveal the three sockets (for the wind sensor, rain sensor and the base station) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain sensors to the...

  • Page 10: Operation Using Cable Connection Or Wireless 433Mhz

    Setting up using the AC adaptor: Power up all the sensors as described in setting up using batteries above. Using the AC adaptor (included), plug it into the mains wall outlet first and power up the base station by inserting the adaptor jack into the DC 6.0V socket located on the side of the base station.
  • Page 11 Using the AC adaptor to operate the base station will also supply power to the sensor if the cable is connected to it. Batteries used for 433MHz transmission may be left in the sensor when using cable connection for power back up in case of AC power failure. A loss of power would desynchronize the base station and the sensor and no weather data will be received.

  • Page 12: Lcd Overview

    LCD Overview The following illustration shows the full segments of the LCD for description purposes only and will not appear like this during normal operation and use. Low battery indicator 14. 24h, 1h or total hour display Date display 15. Humidity display as RH% Time zone display 16.

  • Page 13: Function Test

    Function test Once the weather station is powered up, perform a function test by checking that the weather data is received. To do this, press the DISPLAY, PRESSURE or WIND keys to toggle through the relevant LCD sections: Indoor temperature and humidity Outdoor temperature and humidity Outdoor wind chill Dew point...
  • Page 14 Accessories: adding cable extensions Wired Extension Cable. When you require additional length to properly mount your sensor, you can use a Wired Extension Cable. The Extension Cable is 10 metres in length and comes with the appropriate connecter attached. Please visit your local electrical retailer to purchase. Phone cable and connections have more resistance than our exten- sion cable and is not recommended for use.
  • Page 15 Base Station With two foldable legs at the back of the unit, the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or wall mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes also at the back of the unit. It is important to check that the 433MHz (if using wireless connection) can be received before permanently mounting any of the units.
  • Page 16 Once the wind sensor is fixed onto the mast, connect the cable to the corresponding thermo-hygro sensor socket so that operating power supply can be received and data can be transmitted to the base station. Be sure to leave a small amount of cord below the thermo- hygro sensor as a “drip loop”...
  • Page 17 For accurate results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface at least 1.0 metre above the ground and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate readings. Placing the gauge extremely high is generally not a good idea as you may need to periodically clear debris such as leaves, spider nests etc.
  • Page 18 Mounting the thermo-hygro Sensor Wall Bracket Air Flow Cover Main Unit An ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall, plug in the thermo-hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied screw to prevent tipping...

  • Page 19: Resetting & Factory Settings

    Resetting & factory settings As previously mentioned, in the event of a power reset to the sensor (for example a change of batteries), the base station has to synchronize to the sensor again otherwise no weather data will be received. To do this, simply press and hold the PLUS (+) key for 2 seconds and a short beep will sound to synchronize the base station to the sensor.

  • Page 20: Function Description

    Dew point alarm 0.0ºC (low) 20.0ºC (high) Rainfall 24h alarm 50.0mm Rainfall 1h alarm 1.0mm Wind Speed 1km/h (low) 100km/h (high) Wind direction alarm None set Note: All alarm default values are deactivated at the start up and any alarm must be activated by the user otherwise it will not sound.
  • Page 21 Weather forecasting (LCD Section 1) The three weather icons Sunny, Cloudy and Rainy represent the weather forecasting. There are also two weather tendency indicators to show the air pressure tendency either side of the weather icons. Sunny Cloudy Rainy Notes to hPa sensitivity setting for weather forecasting: The hPa (Hectopascal) pressure sensitivity can be set to suit the user’s requirement for weather forecasting from 2 hPa to 4 hPa (see Basic programming below).

  • Page 22: Operation Keys

    - Outdoor wind chill - Outdoor dew point - Rainfall 24h - Rainfall 1h - Rainfall total. Notes to Dew point and Wind chill: Air can at a certain temperature only carry a certain amount of water (water vapor), which also increases and decreases with temperature. If the air temperature decreases below the dew point (saturation point), the excessive water vapor will condense and fall in the form of dew, fog or rain.
  • Page 23 - 12/24 time format display - Calendar setting (year/month/date) - Time zone setting - °C/°F temperature setting - Wind speed unit setting - Rainfall unit setting - Pressure unit setting - Relative air pressure setting - Weather picture threshold setting - Storm warning setting - Audible storm alarm setting - In setting modes confirmation of the selected...

  • Page 24: Basic Programming Modes

    - To exit MIN/MAX modes - To reset general alarm symbol MIN/MAX - - In normal display mode to toggle between display of MIN/MAX values - To toggle between MIN/MAX values in MIN/MAX mode - To exit any programming mode - To exit various setting modes PLUS (+) –...

  • Page 25: Min/Max Programming Modes

    Time zone setting ±12 hours (default 0) Temperature display unit degree Celsius or Fahrenheit (Default degree Celsius) Wind speed display units in m/s, km/h, mph, Beaufort, knots (Default setting km/h) Rainfall display in mm or inch (default setting mm) Air pressure display in hPa or in Hg (default setting hPa) 10.

  • Page 26: Alarm Programming Modes

    • Outdoor temperature (max or min with time and date) • Outdoor humidity (max or min with time and date) • Outdoor wind chill (max or min with time and date) • Outdoor dew point (max or min with time and date) •...
  • Page 27 Time alarm Indoor temperature high alarm and low alarm Outdoor temperature high alarm and low alarm Indoor humidity high alarm and low alarm Outdoor humidity high alarm and low alarm Wind chill high alarm and low alarm Dew point alarm high alarm and low alarm Rainfall 24h alarm Rainfall 1h alarm 10.
  • Page 28 5) Press and hold the SET key to enter the indoor temperature low setting values (temperature digits will start flashing) and set the desired indoor temperature low by using the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) keys. 6) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to another alarm setting mode.
  • Page 29 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the outdoor humidity high alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the outdoor humidity high setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired outdoor humidity high by using the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM key once...
  • Page 30 6) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to another alarm setting mode. Rainfall 24h alarm setting 1) Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the rain 24 hour alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the rain setting values (digits...
  • Page 31 Wind speed high alarm and low alarm setting 1) Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the wind speed high alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the wind speed setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired wind speed high by using the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to...
  • Page 32 (+) or MINUS (-) key to change the status to AON or AOFF. Default setting is OFF. Should the air pressure drop equal or below the pre-set hPa value within the last 6 hour period, then the downward tendency arrow will flash as an indication of possible storm.
  • Page 33 and disabling the low alarm (i.e. temperatures <10°C won’t trigger alarm, but temperatures >+40°C will). Alarm setting Minimum Maximum Storm threshold 3 hPa 9 hPa Relative Air 920.0 hPa 1080.0 hPa Pressure Outdoor -30.0°C +69.9°C Temperature Indoor -9.9°C. No alarm will +59.9°C Temperature sound if the...

  • Page 34: Auto-Memory For Stored Values

    Auto memory for stored values The base station has a memory back up system, which is used to memorize user-defined settings for when the batteries are changed or if a power failure occurs. User defined units are automatically updated each time when these are changed. The base station will memorize the following user defined units: Time zone •...

  • Page 35: Interferences And Problems With Operation

    Note: When batteries require replacement for the base station, the low battery indicator will light up on the LCD. Please participate in the preservation of the environment by properly disposing of all used-up batteries and accumulators at designated disposal points. Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this may cause explosion, risk of fire or leakage of dangerous chemicals and fumes Interferences and problems with operation...

  • Page 36: Transmission Range

    Poor contrast LCD, or Check the LCD contrast setting or no reception, or low change batteries (check low battery batteries in sensors or indicator on the LCD) receiver. Quite frequently interferences are only of a temporary nature and may be easily overcome. If there are wireless headsets, remote baby monitors or other devices working on 433MHz in your house or in the vicinity, their switch-on time is mostly limited.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Do not immerse the base station in water. Should there be damage to this product, please do not attempt to make any repairs. Please take this unit to a qualified technician. Opening or improper handling of the units will invalidate any guarantee. Specifications Outdoor data Transmission Distance in Open Field :...
  • Page 38 Indoor data Pressure/ temperature 4 times per minute Indoor Temperature Range -9.9°C to + 59.9°C (shows “OFL” if outside range) Resolution 0.1°C Measuring Range Rel. Humidity 1% to 99% (if temp is ‘OFL’, ‘ – ‘ is displayed) Resolution Measuring Range Air Pressure 760 hPa to 1099 hPa (Standard air pressure at an altitude of 2,300 metres...

  • Page 39: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information This product is guaranteed for the period of 12 months from date of purchase against failure to operate correctly to its listed specifications due to any manufacturing defects. FCC DISCLAIMER This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

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